Minnesota Teams

Quiet week for our local squads — the Twins are plugging along in the middle of the AL Central pack, and the Lynx season is still in its early stages. The Wild and Timberwolves are both in offseason mode after earlier playoff exits. No major Gophers news to report right now, but college football season is slowly creeping closer.

NBA

The New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Jalen Brunson has been the story of the playoffs — if he wins a title, many say he'll go down as the greatest Knick of all time. Over in the West, the San Antonio Spurs evened their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 2-2 with a dominant Game 4 defensive performance led by Victor Wembanyama. The Thunder had their worst offensive game in years.

Standings Update:

• Eastern Conference Finals: Knicks win 4-0 over Cavaliers
• Western Conference Finals: Spurs tie series 2-2 vs. Thunder

Elsewhere: The 2026 All-NBA Teams were announced Sunday night, which affects player contracts and future paydays. Knicks win sets up a Finals matchup with whoever emerges from the West.

NFL

We're in the dead of the NFL offseason, but analysts are already looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft QB class — headlined by names like Arch Manning (yes, that Manning family), Dante Moore, and CJ Carr. It's expected to be a loaded group. Teams are also evaluating offseason moves and playoff paths for the upcoming season.

MLB

The big, sobering headline: Wander Franco, the Rays shortstop who was once one of baseball's brightest young stars, was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor by a Dominican court. He will not serve prison time but remains on MLB's restricted list and his career is effectively over. On the field, the NCAA baseball tournament bracket was revealed, with regionals starting Friday.

NHL

The Carolina Hurricanes took a 2-1 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens with an overtime win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are on the verge of sweeping the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals — a stunning result given Colorado was the Stanley Cup favorite. Nathan MacKinnon was injured in Game 3, compounding Colorado's misery.

Standings Update:

• Eastern Conference Finals: Hurricanes lead 2-1 vs. Canadiens
• Western Conference Finals: Golden Knights lead 3-0 vs. Avalanche

College Sports

ESPN ranked all 138 FBS quarterback situations ahead of the 2026 college football season — a fun, exhaustive look at who's in good hands under center. Also, sophomores to watch include lockdown cornerbacks and big-play receivers who could shake up the College Football Playoff race. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says he's not worried about internal disagreement over a potential 24-team CFP expansion.

Other Sports

Tennis: Gael Monfils, the beloved French showman, played his final match at Roland Garros and officially retires — players across the tour paid tribute to his influence. Also, American Learner Tien is a name to watch heading into the French Open.

Soccer (Serie A): In a dramatic final day, both AC Milan and Juventus missed out on Champions League qualification next season — a disaster for two of Italy's biggest clubs.

Golf: The Charles Schwab Challenge is underway at Colonial Country Club.